Question 1

What is the most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ride a tricycle. 
B)  Spend time in an infant swing. 
C)  Play with push-pull toys. 
D)  Read large picture books. 
A)  Ride a tricycle. 
B)  Spend time in an infant swing. 
C)  Play with push-pull toys. 
D)  Read large picture books.

Question 2

The nurse observes a 10-month-old infant using her index finger and thumb to pick up pieces of cereal.What does this behavior indicate the infant has developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pincer grasp 
B)  A grasp reflex 
C)  Prehension ability 
D)  The parachute reflex 
A)  The pincer grasp 
B)  A grasp reflex 
C)  Prehension ability 
D)  The parachute reflex

Question 3

A mother calls the pediatrician's office because her infant is "colicky." What is the most helpful measure the nurse can suggest to the mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sing songs to the infant in a soft voice. 
B)  Place the infant in a well-lit room. 
C)  Walk around and massage the infant's back. 
D)  Rock the fussy infant slowly and gently. 
A)  Sing songs to the infant in a soft voice. 
B)  Place the infant in a well-lit room. 
C)  Walk around and massage the infant's back. 
D)  Rock the fussy infant slowly and gently.

Question 4

When does the posterior fontanelle close?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 months 
B)  3 to 6 months 
C)  6 to 9 months 
D)  9 to 12 months 
A)  2 to 3 months 
B)  3 to 6 months 
C)  6 to 9 months 
D)  9 to 12 months

Question 5

The nurse is talking with a parent about tooth eruption.What teeth will the nurse explain are the first deciduous teeth to erupt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower central incisors 
B)  Upper central incisors 
C)  Lower lateral incisors 
D)  Upper lateral incisors 
A)  Lower central incisors 
B)  Upper central incisors 
C)  Lower lateral incisors 
D)  Upper lateral incisors

Question 6

A new mother is voicing concern she is breastfeeding her newborn too frequently.How often does the nurse instruct this mother she should expect her newborn to feed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 2 to 3 hours 
B)  Every 4 to 6 hours 
C)  Every 6 to 8 hours 
D)  Every 8 to 10 hours 
A)  Every 2 to 3 hours 
B)  Every 4 to 6 hours 
C)  Every 6 to 8 hours 
D)  Every 8 to 10 hours

Question 7

A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash.What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area. 
B)  Apply a protective ointment on the area. 
C)  Change the infant's diaper less frequently. 
D)  Keep the diaper area covered all of the time. 
A)  Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area. 
B)  Apply a protective ointment on the area. 
C)  Change the infant's diaper less frequently. 
D)  Keep the diaper area covered all of the time.

Question 8

The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse,"The baby is irritable.She cries during diaper changes and feedings.Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe her?" What is the most appropriate recommendation to help this parent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Play the radio or TV while you feed the infant. 
B)  Put the infant in a room with sunlight. 
C)  Wrap the infant snugly when you hold them. 
D)  Change the infant's position quickly. 
A)  Play the radio or TV while you feed the infant. 
B)  Put the infant in a room with sunlight. 
C)  Wrap the infant snugly when you hold them. 
D)  Change the infant's position quickly.

Question 9

The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old infant in the pediatric office.What finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory rate of 60 breaths/minute 
B)  Pulse rate of 100 beats/minute 
C)  Minimal verbalization 
D)  Fussy behavior 
A)  Respiratory rate of 60 breaths/minute 
B)  Pulse rate of 100 beats/minute 
C)  Minimal verbalization 
D)  Fussy behavior

Question 10

A mother is concerned because her 10-month-old infant is lethargic.What is the best action the nurse can advise this mother to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the infant's room well lit. 
B)  Rub the infant's soles vigorously. 
C)  Offer the infant a pacifier. 
D)  Handle the infant slowly and gently. 
A)  Keep the infant's room well lit. 
B)  Rub the infant's soles vigorously. 
C)  Offer the infant a pacifier. 
D)  Handle the infant slowly and gently.

Question 11

What will the nurse advise a parent to do when introducing solid foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin with one tablespoon of food. 
B)  Mix foods together. 
C)  Eliminate a refused food from the diet. 
D)  Introduce each new food 4 to 7 days apart. 
A)  Begin with one tablespoon of food. 
B)  Mix foods together. 
C)  Eliminate a refused food from the diet. 
D)  Introduce each new food 4 to 7 days apart.

Exam 16: The Infant

What is the most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old infant?

The nurse observes a 10-month-old infant using her index finger and thumb to pick up pieces of cereal.What does this behavior indicate the infant has developed?

A mother calls the pediatrician's office because her infant is "colicky." What is the most helpful measure the nurse can suggest to the mother?

When does the posterior fontanelle close?

The nurse is talking with a parent about tooth eruption.What teeth will the nurse explain are the first deciduous teeth to erupt?

A new mother is voicing concern she is breastfeeding her newborn too frequently.How often does the nurse instruct this mother she should expect her newborn to feed?

A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash.What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?

The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse,"The baby is irritable.She cries during diaper changes and feedings.Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe her?" What is the most appropriate recommendation to help this parent?

The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old infant in the pediatric office.What finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

A mother is concerned because her 10-month-old infant is lethargic.What is the best action the nurse can advise this mother to implement?

What will the nurse advise a parent to do when introducing solid foods?

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